Industrial & Energy
Hermetic Packages & Seals for harsh environments
Electronic Products (EPI) manufactures a variety of standard and custom hermetic packages for industrial and energy applications requiring robust packaging for harsh environments. This can include designs operating at ultra-high temperatures and extreme pressures. Utilizing glass-to-metal seal and HTCC technologies, EPI has the design flexibility to create a hermetic package meeting your performance, size, and quality needs.
Whether a single pin header or multi-pin design, EPI will create a hermetic seal capable of protecting and sealing electrical components, sensors, or devices. From downhole to satellite, our products are specified a in range of environments, with various materials possible. Our team designs and manufactures customized solutions capable of meeting customer environmental and application demands.
Glass-to-metal seals are available in various configurations. Single pin feedthroughs are common in microwave and RF applications. TO headers and caps are commonly designed in sensors and instrumentation. EPI can customize the pin layouts and designs to accommodate higher densities as well as lower profiles. Custom glass-to-metal pin headers are available as well for more unique sealing challenges.
Our ceramic portfolio offers a unique set of capabilities suitable for high pressure and harsh environments. EPI manufactures multilayer circuits, reducing the footprint and circuit complexity. Customization is available through a variety of layouts and materials including Aluminas (Al2O3), Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA), and Aluminum Nitride (AlN).
Industries our products support include:
Industries our products support include:
- Oil and Gas Instrumentation: From downhole environments to sensors and instrumentation monitoring, EPI supports harsh High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) applications.
- Industrial & IoT Equipment: With the growth of the Internet of Things, hermetic seals and packages are relied upon to enable the transmission of power and signal to sensors and controls wirelessly in harsh environments. EPI both shields electronics from environmental conditions as well as protects sensing elements to transmit to signal conditioners.
- Medical Diagnostic Equipment: Glass-to-metal and ceramic packages are commonly designed into medical diagnostic equipment to protect components.
Through Douglas Electrical Components, we also offer a variety of hermetic seal capabilities utilizing epoxy technology. Douglas creates high density feedthroughs hermetically sealing virtually any conductor including, wire, cable, connectors, circuits, optical fibers, and more. This includes hermetic seals for hazardous locations requiring certifications such as UL, ATEX, and IECEx. Visit Douglas Electrical Components to learn more.
Key Benefits
- High Pressure and Temperature Resistance: Hermetic seals can withstand extreme operating conditions, including high pressures and temperatures encountered in oil and gas exploration and industrial processes.
- Corrosion Resistance: Hermetic packaging effectively shields electronic components from corrosive substances such as chemicals, salts, and gases.
- Vibration and Shock Resistance: Hermetic seals provide mechanical stability by securely encapsulating components. This feature is critical in environments where equipment is subjected to vibrations, shocks, and mechanical stress, ensuring reliable operation and longevity of electronic systems.
- Miniaturization Support: Hermetic packaging enables the design of compact and lightweight electronic assemblies without compromising performance. This capability is beneficial for applications requiring space-saving solutions and integration into densely packed industrial equipment.
- High Electrical Isolation: Hermetic seals provide excellent electrical insulation properties, minimizing the risk of short circuits and electrical interference.
- Long-Term Reliability: By preventing moisture ingress and chemical exposure, hermetic seals contribute to the long-term reliability of electronic components.
FAQs
How do hermetic seals benefit oil and gas instrumentation in HPHT environment
Hermetic seals protect electronic components in downhole environments from high pressures and temperatures, ensuring reliable operation and data acquisition in oil and gas exploration and production.
What advantages do hermetic packages offer for industrial IoT equipment?
Hermetic packages enable the transmission of power and signal to sensors and controls wirelessly in harsh industrial IoT environments. They protect electronics from environmental conditions and ensure the reliability of sensor data for monitoring and control applications.